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Sutton United 1-2 York City: Ollie Pearce winner keeps the Minstermen top of National League

With all three teams above them at kick-off not in league action, York City took full advantage to move to the top of the table as they came from a goal behind to record a first-ever win over Sutton United, who, despite defeat, moved out of the National League relegation zone.

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The Non-League Football Paper Team
11 January 2026

York’s Hiram Boateng celebrates his strike

By Tony Dolbear

Sutton United 1

Tizzard 8
York City 2

Boateng 25, Pearce 49
With all three teams above them at kick-off not in league action, York City took full advantage to move to the top of the table as they came from a goal behind to record a first-ever win over Sutton United, who, despite defeat, moved out of the National League relegation zone.
“I think the lads performed excellently, and as we have done all season, showed composure when we went behind,” said Minstermen boss Stuart Maynard.
“We stayed calm, stuck to the game plan, and kept believing against a very good side who I ...

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